WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING REASON AND
EVIDENCE OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EVERYTHING
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EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
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Which of the following is a form of
cognitive bias?
The false dilemma
fallacy
The Peter
Principle
Begging the
question
Alief - ANSWER-
Alief
Which of the following is most likely to be most impacted by
cognitive bias?
- A social media post from a nonexpert concerning a
controversial topic
- A peer-reviewed academic journal
- A newspaper article about a recent baseball game
,- A history textbook written by a reputable historian - ANSWER-
A social media post from a nonexpert concerning a
controversial topic
Which type of generalization is rationally acceptable?
- A generalization treated as if there were no exceptions, when
in fact there is at least one exception
- A generalization based on an adequate number of relevant
cases
- A generalization based on an unfair stereotype
- A generalization based on an insufficient sample - ANSWER-A
generalization based on an adequate number of relevant
cases
Which of the following is the most relevant question to ask
when seeking to
identify an unwarranted statistical
generalization?
- Does the generalization follow at least one rule of deductive
logic?
- Does the generalization confirm what you already believe?
- Is the generalization consistent with popular beliefs in your
society?
- Is the generalization based on a sufficient number of germane
samples? - ANSWER-Is the generalization based on a
sufficient number of germane samples?
,The Bright Tooth toothpaste company runs the following
advertisement: "Use Bright Tooth toothpaste. Nine out of ten
dentists recommend it!" You decide to research this claim. You
discover that the Bright Tooth toothpaste company surveyed
only ten carefully selected dentists, nine of whom expressed
support for Bright Tooth toothpaste. You also learn that, as of
2019, there were 200,419 dentists in the United States alone.
Which error is committed in the advertisement?
- Selection
bias
- Thinking
Slow
- Selective
attention
- Unfair stereotype - ANSWER-
Selection bias
Which is the best example of System 1 thinking?
- Researching different candidates' tax plans to determine how
to vote - Automatically forming a judgment about someone
based on how they are dressed
- Splitting the bill with friends at a restaurant
- Consulting multiple sources to form an investment plan –
ANSWER-Automatically forming a judgment about someone
based on how they are dressed
Which is the best example of System 2 thinking?
, - Choosing the best college for one's child
- Realizing, due to a crashing sound, that something happened
upstairs
- Thinking that food is rotten because it smells bad
- Solving the equation 1+3=? - ANSWER-Choosing the best
college for one's child
System 1 Thinking - ANSWER-This is quick, automatic thinking
System 2 Thinking - ANSWER-This is deliberate thinking
When asked how likely it is for an urban cyclist to get in an
accident, a survey respondent remembered that their friend got
into a cycling accident last week.
This makes them conclude that cycling accidents are fairly
likely.
Which statement is correct about the source of bias in the
passage and how to avoid its impact?
- This is availability bias. It is best avoided by carefully
considering whether the examples that come to mind are truly
representative of the world at large. - This is confirmation
bias. It is best avoided by seeking out the best arguments for
alternative viewpoints.
- This is availability bias. It is best avoided by going with one's
instincts and avoiding too much deliberation.
- This is confirmation bias. It is best avoided by staying fixed in
one's beliefs and not allowing outside influences to change
EVIDENCE OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EVERYTHING
YOU NEED TO PASS OA LATEST -|| MOST RECENT
EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESSS!! NEWEST EXAM | JUST RELEASED!!
Which of the following is a form of
cognitive bias?
The false dilemma
fallacy
The Peter
Principle
Begging the
question
Alief - ANSWER-
Alief
Which of the following is most likely to be most impacted by
cognitive bias?
- A social media post from a nonexpert concerning a
controversial topic
- A peer-reviewed academic journal
- A newspaper article about a recent baseball game
,- A history textbook written by a reputable historian - ANSWER-
A social media post from a nonexpert concerning a
controversial topic
Which type of generalization is rationally acceptable?
- A generalization treated as if there were no exceptions, when
in fact there is at least one exception
- A generalization based on an adequate number of relevant
cases
- A generalization based on an unfair stereotype
- A generalization based on an insufficient sample - ANSWER-A
generalization based on an adequate number of relevant
cases
Which of the following is the most relevant question to ask
when seeking to
identify an unwarranted statistical
generalization?
- Does the generalization follow at least one rule of deductive
logic?
- Does the generalization confirm what you already believe?
- Is the generalization consistent with popular beliefs in your
society?
- Is the generalization based on a sufficient number of germane
samples? - ANSWER-Is the generalization based on a
sufficient number of germane samples?
,The Bright Tooth toothpaste company runs the following
advertisement: "Use Bright Tooth toothpaste. Nine out of ten
dentists recommend it!" You decide to research this claim. You
discover that the Bright Tooth toothpaste company surveyed
only ten carefully selected dentists, nine of whom expressed
support for Bright Tooth toothpaste. You also learn that, as of
2019, there were 200,419 dentists in the United States alone.
Which error is committed in the advertisement?
- Selection
bias
- Thinking
Slow
- Selective
attention
- Unfair stereotype - ANSWER-
Selection bias
Which is the best example of System 1 thinking?
- Researching different candidates' tax plans to determine how
to vote - Automatically forming a judgment about someone
based on how they are dressed
- Splitting the bill with friends at a restaurant
- Consulting multiple sources to form an investment plan –
ANSWER-Automatically forming a judgment about someone
based on how they are dressed
Which is the best example of System 2 thinking?
, - Choosing the best college for one's child
- Realizing, due to a crashing sound, that something happened
upstairs
- Thinking that food is rotten because it smells bad
- Solving the equation 1+3=? - ANSWER-Choosing the best
college for one's child
System 1 Thinking - ANSWER-This is quick, automatic thinking
System 2 Thinking - ANSWER-This is deliberate thinking
When asked how likely it is for an urban cyclist to get in an
accident, a survey respondent remembered that their friend got
into a cycling accident last week.
This makes them conclude that cycling accidents are fairly
likely.
Which statement is correct about the source of bias in the
passage and how to avoid its impact?
- This is availability bias. It is best avoided by carefully
considering whether the examples that come to mind are truly
representative of the world at large. - This is confirmation
bias. It is best avoided by seeking out the best arguments for
alternative viewpoints.
- This is availability bias. It is best avoided by going with one's
instincts and avoiding too much deliberation.
- This is confirmation bias. It is best avoided by staying fixed in
one's beliefs and not allowing outside influences to change
